Should you bring a towel to Iceland?

So bring along a travel towel– you'll want something small and packable you can throw in your backpack, but also something that will dry you off so you're not walking around the chilly hills of Iceland while sopping wet.



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Yes, you can wear jeans in Iceland. The summer and shoulder seasons are especially good times to travel in your most comfortable pair. If you plan to go on an adventurous excursion, we recommend wearing the appropriate, activewear clothing.

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However, some things are Iceland essentials to pack, no matter what season you choose to arrive or what you plan to do when you get here:
  • Sturdy Boots.
  • Layers of Clothing. Base Layers. Jumpers. Thermal Tops and Leggings. T-Shirts. ...
  • Windproof/Rainproof Coat.
  • Swimming Gear.
  • Passport.
  • Boarding Pass.
  • Credit/Debit Card.
  • Driving License.


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Leggings are ideal for Iceland, being both easy to layer and good for moving around in when you're doing some of the adventure activities. And unlike jeans, they dry easily.

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A nice shirt and jeans for example with dark or brown shoes will work perfectly as well. But since it can get chilly during the winter time, I would recommend bringing a warm jacket, coat or blazer to keep you warm while you hop between different bars and nightclubs. Shark tasting & Icelandic Beer.

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You can wear anything from a suit and tie – to a knitted Icelandic sweater with sneakers. Basically, whatever you're wearing works!

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You should know that jeans are completely useless in Iceland and even more so in winter. They'll get wet when it rains (it will rain!) and you'll be cold and wet the whole day. You can still pack a pair of jeans to wear in the hotel in the evening but don't wear them for exploring during the day.

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Respect nature by leaving it as you found it Perhaps the most important piece of Iceland etiquette for visitors to remember is the 'leave no trace' rule, which means that you leave natural areas as you found them.

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Remember your locker number! Next step is to get naked and shower as showering in the nude is required before entering the Blue Lagoon pools (and all public pools in Iceland). So you will want to take off your clothes and grab your towel and swimsuit and head to the shower.

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Waterproof gear is the single most important thing you need to bring to Iceland. And not just a waterproof jacket — you need rain pants, waterproof hiking boots, and a waterproof backpack cover.

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Water bottle Before the tourism industry boomed, locals would never buy bottled water, “because clean water is free in Iceland and can be found in lakes, waterfalls, and rivers”. When traveling in Iceland, bring a bottle and fill it up from taps and, clean rivers and waterfalls.

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Once you hit the showers you have to wash with soap and without your swimsuit. Icelanders take swimming pool hygine very seriously, so don't think of trying to skip the showers! Leave your towel and shampoo in the nearby shelves.

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